Alfalfa passed away this week.
I guess the infection was too strong for her to fight off...
I guess the infection was too strong for her to fight off...
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Sad realizations...
School is almost over!
6 weeks to go (not including this week).
Ashley is living in the Tolkien house next year. The Tolkien house is a Christian based living center, it used to be a sorority house that they renovated, and they offer housing and dining for students who want to live with other Christian students. Well, anyway, today, I went with Ashley to the Tolkien house so she could sign the lease for next year because she didn't want to go alone. I was waiting for her and I almost started crying because I realized not only were we not going to be living together next year but we're not even going to be in the same hall anymore. Lynette is not coming back to CSU next year, and neither is Jen. I realized that I have become really close to my friends here and I dont want the school year to end! I never thought I would have become so close to these girls. But I am, and it makes me sad to realize that school is so close to being over.
Can't we be freshmen forever?!?! Haha.
6 weeks to go (not including this week).
Ashley is living in the Tolkien house next year. The Tolkien house is a Christian based living center, it used to be a sorority house that they renovated, and they offer housing and dining for students who want to live with other Christian students. Well, anyway, today, I went with Ashley to the Tolkien house so she could sign the lease for next year because she didn't want to go alone. I was waiting for her and I almost started crying because I realized not only were we not going to be living together next year but we're not even going to be in the same hall anymore. Lynette is not coming back to CSU next year, and neither is Jen. I realized that I have become really close to my friends here and I dont want the school year to end! I never thought I would have become so close to these girls. But I am, and it makes me sad to realize that school is so close to being over.
Can't we be freshmen forever?!?! Haha.
Pictures!
The big snow day last Thursday!
I hope those people aren't planning on riding their bikes! Mess!
Me, Ashley, and Jen
Ashley wanted to put a spoon on my nose. :P (I didn't want to let here. hehe)
Playing Egyptian Rat Slap. Julie sitting on Shani, Jen, and Manny.
Lynette, Me, Shani, Jen, and Manny. Shani lost. (danggggit) haha. :]
"Everything looks green through here!"
"Pow-wow in the hall" (with chocolate frosting and graham crackers) Sara, Ashley, Manny, Jen, and Me.
Jen, Me, and Ashley. (Time for bed. :])
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Snow Days!
Alfalfa is doing much better after antibiotics. Before I left she was even starting to fight me when I tried to give her meds. My uncle and Brenda took her the vet on Wednesday and she was cleared; he said her lungs sounded much better!
On Thursday, we had a snow day! It was great! I was glad to have a break from classes and homework, drink hot coco, play cards with friends, and enjoy the snow. Since it snowed so much, two of my teachers cancelled class for Friday too. Even better! :]
There really isn't much else. School is about the same, so not much has changed.
xoxo,
Crystal
On Thursday, we had a snow day! It was great! I was glad to have a break from classes and homework, drink hot coco, play cards with friends, and enjoy the snow. Since it snowed so much, two of my teachers cancelled class for Friday too. Even better! :]
There really isn't much else. School is about the same, so not much has changed.
xoxo,
Crystal
Monday, March 23, 2009
I just want to RANT
Yeah! I just want to rant right now.
Please excuse me, but I'm a little frustrated.
First off, last night, we watched Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and the family they were helping this week had a daughter with a rare blood disease and I didn't catch what exactly this disease did to her because Lynette was talking throughout the whole show (so annoying!) but all I know is that she has to get blood transfusions every two months. One of the things that the show did, in addition to building their new house, was hold a blood drive, and talk about the importance of giving blood. I was really interested in this show because giving blood has been on my mind a lot lately. Anyway, one of the things said on the show was that every two secnds there is someone in need of a blood transfusion and only 5% of the people eligible to donate actually donate. That is insane. While listening to this, I am reminded of how Lynette says she wont donate blood again because she "doesn't like the way it makes her feel." I was so mad. This 14 year old girl in AZ probably doesn't like the way blood transfusions feel but she has to get them in order to survive. People who get in car accidents don't like the way that feels. But her blood could save their life. Lynette is O positive. She can save so many people. Mess! So, I'm hoping that the show last night was a big guilt trip for her! mess.
Second, you remember that art history exam I bombed? Well, today, my professor says that the average on the exam was a 66%. I'm wondering...doesn't that tell you anything? If the average on the exam is that low, doesn't that suggest that maybe your tests are too hard? Mess! I killed myself studying for that test and almost failed. I hate that class.
Ok, ranting over now. :]
xoxo,
Crystal
Please excuse me, but I'm a little frustrated.
First off, last night, we watched Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and the family they were helping this week had a daughter with a rare blood disease and I didn't catch what exactly this disease did to her because Lynette was talking throughout the whole show (so annoying!) but all I know is that she has to get blood transfusions every two months. One of the things that the show did, in addition to building their new house, was hold a blood drive, and talk about the importance of giving blood. I was really interested in this show because giving blood has been on my mind a lot lately. Anyway, one of the things said on the show was that every two secnds there is someone in need of a blood transfusion and only 5% of the people eligible to donate actually donate. That is insane. While listening to this, I am reminded of how Lynette says she wont donate blood again because she "doesn't like the way it makes her feel." I was so mad. This 14 year old girl in AZ probably doesn't like the way blood transfusions feel but she has to get them in order to survive. People who get in car accidents don't like the way that feels. But her blood could save their life. Lynette is O positive. She can save so many people. Mess! So, I'm hoping that the show last night was a big guilt trip for her! mess.
Second, you remember that art history exam I bombed? Well, today, my professor says that the average on the exam was a 66%. I'm wondering...doesn't that tell you anything? If the average on the exam is that low, doesn't that suggest that maybe your tests are too hard? Mess! I killed myself studying for that test and almost failed. I hate that class.
Ok, ranting over now. :]
xoxo,
Crystal
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Catchin Up...
Lots to catch up on!
I am finally on Spring break and I am so happy to be home. The week before break was insane! (Midterms suck) I had two papers due, an Art History exam, and a math exam the week before break. I feel like I did well on the papers and the math test was too easy. The whole math class is easy, truthfully. We just finished a unit on apportionment and routes; figuring out how to allocate seats in the senate, tickets, etc and figuring out the least expensive and most efficient route. The easiest math class I have ever taken; I actually might pass math with a grade higher than a C for once! I feel miserable about the Art History exam though. I got a 64. :[ I don’t understand why I suck at life in that class! I go to all the lectures, I take notes, I read the assigned readings, I make a study guide with flashcards, and I studied all week before the exam. Mess!
Well, I’m happy to be home and have some time to relax. Thanks to my Uncle, we were able to get wireless internet in the apartment and that has been reaaaaly great!
A couple of unfortunate things have happened since I have been home though. My rat, Alfalfa has a respiratory infection. :[ We took her to the vet on Tuesday because I noticed she was sneezing and wheezing. It cost me $93 to take her to the vet and get some antibiotics. (eek!) It’s only been two days since I started her on the antibiotics but she is making a little progress. She was running on her wheel today, which she hasn’t done since she got sick. I hope she gets better! Rats get respiratory infections quite often, it’s inherited when they’re born, and sometimes they get better only to fall back into it. I hope she makes a full recovery.
My fish tank started leaking sometime in the middle of the night on Monday night! I woke up on Tuesday to water all over my dresser and only about two inches of water in the tank. Luckily, bettas naturally live in small puddles and can survive by breathing oxygen. I was able to transfer the fish into separate bowls and had to buy a new fish tank. They get a bigger home now! I was a little worried about this tank at first, since it has a clear divider. Blue fish, which I have finally named Bubbles, could care less about Sharkbait but Sharkbait definitely doesn’t like Bubbles. I was worried that he would be mad all the time. He did flare a little at first but I think he’s over it now. They’ll get used to each other, I’m sure.
Reading update: I’m reading Light a Penny Candle by Maeve Binchy. I am only about a quarter of the way through but so far it’s really good. It’s about a family in London during WWII. They send their 10 year old daughter, Elizabeth, to stay with friends in Ireland so she’s safe. The book follows her life from then on to adulthood.
Told ya I had a lot to catch up on.
Xoxo,
Crystal
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